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3-279-295-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-HDX900W
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-279-295-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX900W ©2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    Radio Inc. This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non- exclusive, non-transferable, limited license right to use this product under the US and foreign patents pending and other related technology owned by Neural Audio Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome! ..........2 Searching by Scene....... 43 About This Manual ......... 5 (Picture Navigation) This System Can Play the Following Resuming Playback from the Point Where Discs ..........5 You Stopped the Disc..... 43 (Resume Play) Getting Started – BASIC – Creating Your Own Program....
  • Page 4 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display ........71 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter ........... 71 Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit..72 (Child Lock) Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ........74 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ..........

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About This Manual This System Can Play the Following Discs • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or Format of Disc logo similar names as those on the remote.
  • Page 6 Music discs encoded with The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the copyright protection following formats: technologies – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of This product is designed to play back discs that format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
  • Page 7 Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 8: Getting Started - Basic

    Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 96. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.

  • Page 9: Step 1: Assembling The Speakers

    Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front and surround speakers.) The procedure of assembling for the surround speaker (L) (the left surround speaker) is slightly different from the others. (The surround speaker (L) has the IR receiver.) Any difference in procedure is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “For the surround speaker (L).”...
  • Page 10 For the front speakers and the surround speaker (R) Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord) into the end of the post that has 2 holes. Post Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord Top of the base...
  • Page 11 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post cover, then secure with the screw. Speaker system cord (surround speaker (L) only) Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system...
  • Page 12 Connect the speaker cords (and the speaker system cord) to the speaker. When connecting the speaker cords, be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. For the front speakers and the surround speaker (R) Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red...
  • Page 13 For the surround speaker (L) Use the speaker system cord of the AC adaptor (AC-SD1) only when connecting to the surround speaker SA-TS76W. Connector Speaker cord (gray) Speaker system cord of the AC adaptor (AC-SD1) SA-TS76W Color tube (blue) Connector (blue) Rear of the speaker continued...
  • Page 14 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the 2 screws. e.g., front speaker Post Slit Projection Base Screws...
  • Page 15 Take up any speaker cord (and the speaker system cord ) slack. Take up slack in the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord*) by pulling from the bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord*) in the cord clamp. * Surround speaker (L) only.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Connecting The System And Tv

    Step 2: Connecting the System and TV The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 28. For other component connection, see page 32. To accept progressive signals, see page 30. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 5 on the following pages.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Speakers

    1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube To the SPEAKER jack (–) Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Tv

    2 Connecting the TV Required cords Video cord Yellow Audio cord (not supplied) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) • When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,”...
  • Page 19 To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) (supplied) FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack Note •...

  • Page 20: Step 3: Positioning The System

    Side view Step 3: Positioning the Infrared signal System Positioning the speakers Approx. 10m IR transmitter For the best possible surround sound, all the (33 ft) IR receiver speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A).
  • Page 21 • If the IR status indicator flashes orange, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the IR status POWER AC adaptor indicator turns green.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 4: Performing the LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH ENGLISH MENU: Quick Setup FRENCH AUDIO: SPANISH SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. Press X/x to select a language. "/1 The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.
  • Page 23 Press Note • Loud test sound is output when [AUTO Connect the calibration mic to the CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and volume down. Give consideration to children press X/x to select [YES]. and neighbor.
  • Page 24 To recall the Quick Setup display Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press The options for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 0 : 0 0 : 0 2 QUICK...

  • Page 25: Getting Started - Advanced

    Setting the demonstration Getting Started – ADVANCED – mode to on/off Turning off the Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” Demonstration appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select a setting. "/1 The default setting is underlined.

  • Page 26: Installing The Speakers And The Ir Transmitter On A Wall

    Fasten the screws to the wall. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. For the center speaker • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage 265 mm caused by improper installation, insufficient wall inches) strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
  • Page 27 • Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low strength. • Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. wall of low strength, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Tv (Advanced)

    Connecting the TV (Advanced) Sends the played back DVD image to the connected TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI). TV with HDMI* IN jack S VIDEO To HDMI* OUT...
  • Page 29 To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. Yellow To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To use the S video jack instead of the video jack, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack.
  • Page 30 Press VIDEO FORMAT. The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display. Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows: 480p* × 1280 720p* × 480p* × 1920 1080i* × • “720 480p*”: Sends 720 × 480p video signals. ×...
  • Page 31 Press VIDEO FORMAT. The current signal appears in the front panel display. Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows: NORMAL (INTERLACE) PROGRESSIVE x NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, –...

  • Page 32: Connecting Other Components

    Connecting Other Components You can enjoy other components by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of them. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. VIDEO To SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL DIGITAL To SAT/CABLE (COMPONENT VIDEO IN) To SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) or (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) SAT/CABLE...
  • Page 33 To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT1 or 2 jack. For details of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 71). To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the unit with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).

  • Page 34: Basic Operations

    Press DISC 1-5. Press the button of the disc number you Basic Operations want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you Playing Discs selected, “NO DISC” appears. Perform next Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes. Press A. Load a disc. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.
  • Page 35 Additional operations • When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cord, you can operate them simply, using the HDMI Press CONTROL function. For details, see the HDMI Stop CONTROL Guide (supplied separately). • The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows: Pause –...

  • Page 36: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components

    Changing the input level of Enjoying the Radio or the sound from connected Other Components components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the SAT/CABLE or TV jacks on the rear panel or to the AUDIO IN FUNCTION jack on the front panel.

  • Page 37: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    Enjoying TV or VCR Sound Selecting the Movie or from All Speakers Music Mode You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the You can choose a suitable sound mode for speakers in this system. movies or music. For details, see “Step 2: Connecting the System and TV”...

  • Page 38: Sound Adjustments

    Sound field Display HEADPHONE THEATER HP THEATER* Sound Adjustments HEADPHONE HP 2CH Enjoying Surround Sound 2 CHANNEL STEREO by Using Sound Field * Use DCS Technology Automatic outputting of the You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre- original sound programmed sound fields.
  • Page 39 Entertainment, Sony measured the sound movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the environment of their studios and integrated the integrated mode which operates these data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP elements simultaneously. (Digital Signal Processor) technology to Note develop “Digital Cinema Sound.”...

  • Page 40: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    Using only the front speaker Enjoying Multiplex and subwoofer Broadcast Sound x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left (DUAL MONO) and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the the system receive or play the Dolby Digital sound field processing.

  • Page 41: Various Functions For Playing Discs

    With each press, playback speed becomes faster. Various Functions for Playing Discs Watching frame by frame Searching for a Particular (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO Point on a Disc CD only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Press /m or M/ when the system is in Frame) pause mode.

  • Page 42: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Press Searching for a Title/ [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. Chapter/Track/Scene, 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO etc. 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ Press X/x or the number buttons to DATA DVD by track, index, or scene.

  • Page 43: Searching By Scene

    Searching by Scene Resuming Playback from the Point Where You (Picture Navigation) Stopped the Disc You can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens (Resume Play) and find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”...

  • Page 44: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating Your Own • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. Program To enjoy a disc that is played (Program Play) before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on This system stores the point where you stopped the disc to create your own program.
  • Page 45 Press c. To change or cancel a program The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own this case, [01]). Program.” Select the program number of the track you PROGRAM 0:00:00 want to change or cancel using X/x.

  • Page 46: Playing In Random Order

    To return to normal play Playing in Random Order In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF]. (Shuffle Play) To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control You can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Menu display is turned off. Subsequent “shuffling”...

  • Page 47: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    x When playing a DATA CD or DATA Playing Repeatedly • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. (Repeat Play) • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the current disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a •...

  • Page 48: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in sections are called “titles.” When you play a multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, DVD which contains several titles, you can MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the...

  • Page 49: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    x When playing a DVD Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do Example: not appear when one audio stream is recorded on Dolby Digital 5.1 ch the disc. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA LFE (Low CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 Frequency Effect) Surround (L/R)

  • Page 50: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw

    Selecting [ORIGINAL] or Viewing Information About [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ the Disc DVD-RW Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video Viewing the playing time and Recording) mode have two types of titles for remaining time in the front playback: originally recorded titles panel display ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY...

  • Page 51: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the • T **:** playing time is displayed. Playing time of the current track Note • T–**:** • The system can only display the first level of the Remaining time of the current track DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

  • Page 52: Changing The Angles

    To check DATA CD/DATA DVD Changing the Angles (MP3 audio) text By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/track, and the If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the the current audio) on your TV screen.

  • Page 53: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If (A/V SYNC) multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever When the sound does not match the pictures on you want.

  • Page 54: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    MP3 audio track or JPEG About MP3 Audio Tracks image file that the system can and JPEG Image Files play You can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio What is MP3/JPEG? track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG”...
  • Page 55 Playback order of MP3 audio • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the tracks or JPEG image files track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or that order.

  • Page 56: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With

    To stop playback Playing DATA CDs or Press x. DATA DVDs with MP3 To play the next or previous MP3 audio track Audio Tracks and JPEG Press ./>. Note that you can select the Image Files next album by continuing to press > after the last track on the current album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing ..
  • Page 57 Press X/x to select an album. To rotate a JPEG image When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV x When selecting an album screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees. Press H to start playing the selected Press X/x while viewing an image.

  • Page 58: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    Press X/x to select the album you want Playing Audio Tracks and and press H. The system starts playing the selected Images as a Slide Show album. with Sound You can turn the album list on and off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly. •...

  • Page 59: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show

    Press X/x to select a setting. Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 • [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top to 9 seconds. to bottom.

  • Page 60: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 61: Tuner Functions

    To change the preset number Restart from Step 1. Tuner Functions To change the AM tuning interval Presetting Radio Stations (except for Russian and Middle Eastern models) You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM The AM tuning interval can be set to either stations.

  • Page 62: Listening To The Radio

    If an FM program is noisy Listening to the Radio If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stereo Preset radio stations in the system’s memory effect, but reception will improve. first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 61)). Press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 63: Listening To The Xm Radio

    Create a name by using the cursor Listening to the XM Radio buttons. Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. About XM Satellite Radio Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary input for a radio station.
  • Page 64 To Activate XM Satellite Radio Note • To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal, Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner move your antenna to various window locations Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected around your home to see where the best reception will ®...

  • Page 65: Presetting Xm Radio Channels

    front panel display, when you set to “ONE Presetting XM Radio CAT” mode. Channels Press CATEGORY + or – to select the category you want. The category is selected and the channel You can select the channels you want directly by with the lowest number in the specified presetting them using the preset numbers.
  • Page 66 XM Radio messages list Selecting the channel by Message appears Explanation/Remedies using the preset numbers ANTENNA The XM antenna is not Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM” connected or transmission is not being received properly. appears in the front panel display. ,Make sure that the antenna is Press the number buttons to select the securely connected.

  • Page 67: Other Operations

    535, 541, 551 Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the ZENITH 543, 567 code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. CATV Manufacturer Code number Controlling TVs with the...

  • Page 68: Using The Theatre Sync Function

    THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your * To use these buttons while in the TV mode (the TV Sony TV and this system, changes the system button lights up), press the TV button. mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push.

  • Page 69: Using The Sound Effect

    TV CH + 0.5 (Default) Note • This function is only for Sony TVs. (This function may not work on some Sony TVs.) • If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this function may not work. Install the unit near the TV.

  • Page 70: Using The Sleep Timer

    Press Using the Sleep Timer The setting is made and “SLEEP” lights up in the front panel display. You can set the system to turn off at a preset Press SYSTEM MENU. time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. The system menu turns off.

  • Page 71: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    • “DIMMER OFF”: Bright. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA • “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display PORT adapter, see “Connecting Other and the Sony logo become dark. Components” (page 32). Press Note The setting is made.

  • Page 72: Deactivating The Buttons On The Unit

    Deactivating the Buttons • When listening to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source, you can enhance the on the Unit sound. Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until “A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display. To (Child Lock) cancel, select other than “A.F.D.
  • Page 73 To insert a disc while the child lock function is on Press Z on the remote to open the disc tray and press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the desired DISC indicator (1-5) lights up, then place a disc on the tray and press Z on the remote.

  • Page 74: Advanced Settings And Adjustments

    Press X/x to select [ON t], then press Advanced Settings and Adjustments x If you have not entered a password Locking Discs The display for registering a new password appears. (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, You can set two kinds of playback restrictions then press ENTER...
  • Page 75 To play a disc for which Custom Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] Control is set. appear. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO...
  • Page 76 Press X/x to select the level you want, Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press then press Parental Control setting is complete. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: PG13 STANDARD: PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL:...

  • Page 77: Getting Optimal Surround Sound For A Room

    Changing the password Getting Optimal Surround Press DISPLAY while the system is Sound for a Room in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. (SPEAKER FORMATION) Press X/x to select Depending on the shape of the room, there will [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press be some speakers you cannot install.
  • Page 78 Press C/c to select a setting. • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the speakers in front of the listening position. • [STANDARD (WIRELESS)]: when installing the front and center speakers, connecting the unit with the speaker cords and surround speakers using the wireless system.

  • Page 79: (Speaker Formation) Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Note Calibrating the • Speaker sound in the other room is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. Appropriate Settings • [STANDARD (WIRED)]: when Automatically installing all the speakers and connecting the unit by the speaker cords. (AUTO CALIBRATION) D.
  • Page 80 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL Note MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at • Avoid being in the measurement area and the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not making noise during the measurement (about one minute), to avoid measurement failure.

  • Page 81: Using The Setup Display

    Note Using the Setup Display • While the Auto Calibration function works: – do not turn off the power. – do not press any button. By using the Setup Display, you can make – do not change the volume. various adjustments to items such as picture and –...
  • Page 82 Press X/x to select the setup item from To reset all of the [SETUP] the displayed list: [LANGUAGE settings SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM Select [RESET] in Step 4 and press SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then press Select [YES] using X/x. The Setup item is selected.

  • Page 83: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Setting the Display or Settings for the Display Sound Track Language [SCREEN SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. sound track.
  • Page 84 x [BLACK LEVEL] Note Selects the black level (setup level) for the video • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be signals output from the jacks other than selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT. vice versa.

  • Page 85: [Screen Setup] Custom Settings

    Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] 16:9 aspect ratio TV Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 81). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP HDMI CONTROL: STB SYNCHRO: AUTO...
  • Page 86 x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) [ON] Sets the STB SYNCHRO function Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. to on. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. Note • This function is available only when you set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON].

  • Page 87: Settings For The Speakers

    Note Settings for the Speakers • When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the [STANDARD (WIRED)] or [STANDARD [SPEAKER SETUP] (WIRELESS)] of [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting remains the same, but the other settings of To obtain the best possible surround sound, set [SPEAKER FORMATION] return to [STANDARD connection of the speakers and their distance (WIRELESS)].
  • Page 88 x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] x [LEVEL (FRONT)] The default distance setting for the speakers in You can vary the level of front speakers as relation to the listening position is shown below. follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] When you set the distance using the Quick Setup for easy adjustment.

  • Page 89: Returning To The Default Settings

    Adjusting the speaker level by Returning to the Default using the test tone Settings Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. You can return the system parameters, such as The Control Menu display appears. preset stations, to the default settings. Press X/x to select [SETUP], "/1...

  • Page 90: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning On placement your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Place the system in a location with adequate On cleaning discs, disc/lens ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

  • Page 91: Notes About The Discs

    In the event of a problem with the surround system, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (main unit, IR transmitter, AC • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or adaptor, and surround speaker (L)).
  • Page 92 this case, return the setting to interlace format (the leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a default setting) (page 30). high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens, check the following items: • Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be •...
  • Page 93 • The IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) is the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround receiving an infrared signal from another Sony’s speaker (L) (page 21). wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the surround speaker so that the IR status indicator •...
  • Page 94 • Point the IR transmitter at the IR receiver of the The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file surround speaker (L). starts playing simultaneously. The disc does not play. • [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 58). •...
  • Page 95 A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

  • Page 96: Self-Diagnosis Function

    TV screen. Although this is not a Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) malfunction and for Sony service use only, Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced normal system operation will not be possible. Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz...
  • Page 97 European, Russian, and Middle Eastern models: Dimensions (approx.) 381 × 48 × 62 mm 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the (15 × 1 × 2 inches) interval set at 9 kHz) (w/h/d) Australian and New Zealand models: Mass (approx.) 0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz) 531 –...
  • Page 98 Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 86 × 415 mm (17 × × 16 inches) (w/h/d) •Standby power consumption 0.3 W (or incl. projecting parts less). Mass (approx.) 5.2 kg (11 lb 8 oz) •Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the printed wiring boards. AC adaptor (AC-SD1) •Over 85 % power efficiency of Power requirements...

  • Page 99: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Fig. 1 Signal spectrum for digital infrared audio Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed transmission by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening Dolby Digital environment in a short period of time.
  • Page 100 Dolby Surround Pro Logic DVD+RW As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby format.
  • Page 101 MPEG audio is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive format. A coding system to compress digital audio signals. MPEG-1 is used for MP3 (MPEG-1 Region Code Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used for one of the This system is used to protect copyrights. A audio format of DVD.

  • Page 102: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali...

  • Page 103: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (34) H VOLUME control (34) B A (open/close) (34) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (22, 32) C Disc operation (34) J DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (34) D FUNCTION (34) K Disc tray (34)
  • Page 104 Rear panel SAT/CABLE COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SAT/CABLE VIDEO AUDIO IN COAXIAL MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L ANTENNA SPEAKER DMPORT1 DMPORT2 CENTER WOOFER (DVD ONLY) DIR-T1...
  • Page 105 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is J Lights up when the child lock function correctly connected to HDCP (high- is set to on. (72) bandwidth digital content protection) K Lights up when the system outputs compliant device with HDMI or DVI progressive signals (DVD function...
  • Page 106 AC adaptor A Speaker system cord (9) C POWER (ON/OFF) (21) B POWER indicator (21) D AC power cord (19) Surround speaker (L) A IR receiver (21) B IR status indicator (21)

  • Page 107: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 108 Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (N Playback, X Pause, Control Menu items x Stop, etc.) 1 2 ( 2 7 ) Type of disc being 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO played 1 : 3 2 : 5 5...
  • Page 109 [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 77, 79) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [PROGRAM] (page 44) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 46) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 47) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly.

  • Page 110: Dvd Setup Display List

    DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP CUSTOM SETUP OSD* HDMI CONTROL MENU* AUDIO* SYNCHRO SUBTITLE* PAUSE AUTO MODE FRAME...

  • Page 111: System Menu List

    System Menu List You can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote. System menu MEMORY MEMORY 1-20 (FM), MEMORY 1-10 (AM), MEMORY 1-30 (XM) FM MODE STEREO MONO NAME IN SLEEP SLEEP OFF, SLEEP 90M-1M DIMMER DIMMER OFF DIMMER ON ILLUM MODE ILLUM ON...

  • Page 112: Index

    Index Numerics Digital connection 33 INTERVAL 58 Digital Direct Twin Drive IR transmitter 21, 26 16:9 83 Subwoofer 99 4:3 LETTER BOX 83 Digital Infrared Audio 4:3 OUTPUT 84 Transmission 99 JPEG 54, 56 4:3 PAN SCAN 83 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 71 5.1 Channel Surround 49 DIMMER 71 DISC SKIP 35...
  • Page 113 Quick Setup 22 Unpacking 98 Usable discs 5 Radio 62 Radio Stations 61 VIDEO CD 101 Rear Panel 104 Region Code 7, 101 Remote 8, 67 Wireless 21 Repeat Play 47 RESET 82 Resume Play 43 XM-Radio 63 S VIDEO 29 Scan 41 SCENE 42 Scene 101...

  • Page 115: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS [/1 (on/standby) 1 (22, 25, 34, A – O P – Z 43, 62) ANGLE 5 (52) PICTURE NAVI qh (43, 68) TV [/1 (on/standby) ej (67) AUDIO** ed (48) PRESET +/– 8 qd (62) C/X/x/c/ qg (22, 25, 36, 42, CATEGORY +/–...
  • Page 116 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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